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VF54 BFU

2004 Mercedes-benz Vito

Purple Diesel 2148cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

107,231 mi
Last recorded107,231 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito109,326 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 BFU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelVito
Year2004
ColourPurple
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,148cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2018 107,231 miles

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 98,535 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 91,390 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Jul 2015 82,596 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2014 75,090 miles

steering feels notchy and noisy moving lock to lock

suspension appears noisy

Pass 19 Jul 2013 68,153 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Spare tyre defective

park brake travel

Pass 22 Jun 2012 60,039 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2012 60,039 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 50,679 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 33,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,604 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2007 9,862 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Vito?

Based on 2,011,702 MOT tests across 164,434 vehicles.

71.2%
Pass Rate
9,235
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
164,434
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 49,564
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 46,783
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 43,234
Brake pipe excessively corroded 37,987
Stop lamp not working 33,048
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VF54 BFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito in Purple with a 2,148cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

Across all 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 109,326 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Vito fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 49,564 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VF54 BFU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Vito typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 22 years old, this Mercedes-benz Vito is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VF54 BFU registered?

VF54 BFU is a 2004 Mercedes-benz Vito, first registered on 3 December 2004.

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